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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 627.89 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 627.89 and 213.12 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 627.89 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/627.89 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 627.89 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 133,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,814.85/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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